9504.20.40.00 - Chalk

This HTS category, 9504.20.40.00, specifically classifies "Chalk" when it is intended for use as an accessory in games and sports. Within the broader scope of Section XX, Chapter 95, which covers toys, games, and sports requisites, this subcategory addresses a specific consumable item. The chalk classified here is typically used to enhance grip or mark surfaces during play, such as on billiard cues.

While the parent category encompasses a range of billiard accessories, this particular HTS code is distinct from other sibling categories. It is differentiated from 9504.20.20.00, which covers billiard balls, and 9504.20.60.00, which pertains to billiard tables. Furthermore, it is separate from the residual category 9504.20.80.00 for "Other" billiard parts and accessories, which would include items like cues or racks, but not the consumable chalk itself.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is specific to the product of chalk as an accessory for billiard games and does not subdivide based on chalk composition or packaging. When classifying, the primary consideration is the intended use of the chalk as an accessory within the context of billiard or similar table games.